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Outstanding Waikato coastal areas identified
Monday, 12 September 2016, 10:02 am | Waikato Regional Council
Eleven areas of outstanding natural character on the Waikato region’s coasts have been identified in a new report prepared by consultants Boffa Miskell for Waikato Regional Council. More >>
Soil properties critical when applying effluent
Friday, 9 September 2016, 12:52 pm | Waikato Regional Council
But if not managed properly effluent can also be a significant source of contaminants which harm our waterways. More >>
Major milestone reached on Waikato River management
Thursday, 8 September 2016, 2:13 pm | Waikato Regional Council
A landmark co-management agreement will see Ngāti Tūwharetoa and Waikato Regional Council work closely together to restore and protect the health of the Waikato River. More >>
Get boat hulls clean for summer
Thursday, 8 September 2016, 10:41 am | Waikato Regional Council
Boaties are being urged to clean their hulls ahead of the upcoming summer boating season, which traditionally kicks off at Labour Weekend. “A good clean, followed by safe disposal of what’s removed, helps ensure that marine pests don’t get ... More >>
Join the kauri work out club
Monday, 5 September 2016, 3:38 pm | Waikato Regional Council
5 September 2016 Join the kauri work out club Fancy a good work out that gets you fitter and helps protects our forest giants? Then you could consider volunteering for a new kauri protection project that’s kicked off at Pukemokemoke Reserve, 20 ... More >>
Duck shooter digs himself into trouble
Monday, 29 August 2016, 2:43 pm | Waikato Regional Council
Trying to dig a duck pond in a protected coastal marine area saw a duck shooter come close to being prosecuted by the Waikato Regional Council. More >>
Otorohanga native bird project gets $75,000 boost
Friday, 26 August 2016, 10:38 am | Waikato Regional Council
The Otorohanga Kiwi House & Native Bird Park is due to receive a $75,000 boost from Waikato Regional Council’s natural heritage fund. The money will go towards construction and labour costs for a predator-proof fence around the Otorohanga Kiwi ... More >>
Free shuttles operating for Waikato and All Blacks games
Wednesday, 24 August 2016, 4:52 pm | Waikato Regional Council
Kick-off in Waikato’s opening Ranfurly Shield clash of the Mitre 10 Cup season is this weekend and free shuttle buses will again be operating to FMG Stadium Waikato. More >>
Great scholarship chance for Waihou-Piako zone students
Wednesday, 24 August 2016, 4:01 pm | Waikato Regional Council
Great scholarship chance for Waihou-Piako zone students There’s another great opportunity coming up for students from the Waihou-Piako rivers zone to get a tertiary studies scholarship worth up to $6000. Waikato Regional Council’s Roger Harris ... More >>
Automated floodgate caps off Graham’s Creek works
Tuesday, 23 August 2016, 4:00 pm | Waikato Regional Council
Installation of an innovative automated floodgate has capped off a major community investment in making Graham’s Creek residents on the Coromandel safer from flooding. The floodgate – installed just last week – is one of the jewels in the crown ... More >>
Best practice becoming earthworks norm
Friday, 19 August 2016, 10:47 am | Waikato Regional Council
Use of best industry practice in erosion and sediment control during earthworks projects in Waikato is becoming the new norm, says Waikato Regional Council. More >>
Refreshed coastal water quality monitoring for summer
Thursday, 18 August 2016, 9:16 am | Waikato Regional Council
Waikato Regional Council is to continue with a refreshed summer water quality monitoring programme at open coast beaches used for recreation purposes. More >>
28 people nominated, 4 elected unopposed to WRC seats
Friday, 12 August 2016, 2:10 pm | Waikato Regional Council
Nominations have been received from 28 people for Waikato Regional Council seats in six general and two Māori constituencies in this year’s local body elections. More >>
Deadline looming for regional council nominations
Tuesday, 9 August 2016, 9:23 am | Waikato Regional Council
The deadline is looming for people who want to register to stand in this year’s Waikato Regional Council elections. Candidate nominations for the regional council close at noon this Friday 12 August, as they do for other councils around the country. ... More >>
Morrinsville student takes Roger Harris scholarship for 2016
Friday, 5 August 2016, 2:59 pm | Waikato Regional Council
A university student from Morrinsville studying for a civil engineering degree is this year’s winner of the prestigious Roger Harris (Waihou Valley Scheme Scholarship) from Waikato Regional Council. More >>
Effluent ponds need careful management following heavy rains
Thursday, 4 August 2016, 4:33 pm | Waikato Regional Council
Following the heavy rain that’s struck the region in recent days, Waikato Regional Council is reminding farmers to contact the council if they need advice on managing high effluent pond levels. Heavy rain helping to fill up ponds means farmers can ... More >>
30% discount on BUSIT fares for Waikato University students
Thursday, 4 August 2016, 2:28 pm | Waikato Regional Council
University of Waikato students will get a 30 per cent discount on adult BUSIT fares in a new agreement just signed with Waikato Regional Council. More >>
Effluent ponds need careful management following heavy rains
Thursday, 4 August 2016, 2:27 pm | Waikato Regional Council
Following the heavy rain that’s struck the region in recent days, Waikato Regional Council is reminding farmers to contact the council if they need advice on managing high effluent pond levels. More >>
Water and local democracy focus of bill submission
Thursday, 28 July 2016, 1:00 pm | Waikato Regional Council
Waikato Regional Council is calling for changes to a new local government bill to help ensure sound water management and protect local democracy. A submission on the Local Government Act 2002 Amendment Bill (No 2) 2016 was today approved by councillors. ... More >>
Waikato District formally warned over Raglan spills
Tuesday, 26 July 2016, 4:04 pm | Waikato Regional Council
Waikato District Council has received a formal warning following an investigation into an incident at Easter weekend which resulted in untreated wastewater getting into Raglan harbour. More >>
